Even before your baby sports their first tooth, it’s a good idea to start caring for their gums. You can wipe their gums with gauze or with a soft cloth, or you can use the Baby Banana Teething Toothbrush. Babies love this soft, banana-shaped toothbrush. Either you can brush their teeth for them, or they’ll be happy to hold this toothbrush on their own. The thick handle is easy to grasp for little hands, plus you can loop a pacifier strap through the handle so your baby doesn’t drop their brush on the floor.

Invented by a mom/dental hygienist, this easy-to-use brush is made from ultra-safe 100% medical-grade silicone. It gently massages delicate gums and teeth and encourages healthy dental hygiene early on in life. Its flexible materials ensure that your baby won’t have any scrapes or mouth injuries. BPA free, latex free, and phthalate free, you’ll have no worries about the safety of this toothbrush, plus it’s dishwasher safe and freezer friendly. Because 100% medical-grade silicone is extremely resistant to heat, you can boil this toothbrush or even toss it in the dishwasher for sanitizing.

Have a teething baby on you hands? This toothbrush is your new best friend. Simply put this banana toothbrush in the freezer until it’s cold and give it to your baby to chew on. The soft silicone nubs will massage your baby’s swollen, irritated gums and bring them some relief. Once your baby starts to grow more teeth, you can start using a tiny amount of toothpaste to clean their teeth and gums. Use a dot of toothpaste, about the size of a grain of rice, then gently brush the inside and outside of your baby’s teeth as well as their tongue. Rinsing might prove tricky, but since you’re using such a small amount of toothpaste, there’s no need.